Cool
Average highs are around 7°C, so pack for cooler days.
Weather Guide
Lake Tekapo, New Zealand Average Monthly Weather
Weather score36Poor annual avg
Best months: February, January, December
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 13°C, sunshine averages 5.8h per day, and rainfall totals about 1024mm.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
1024mm
Annual total
Sun
5.8h
Weather score
36
Poor avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Map
Weather map
Compare Lake Tekapo, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August7°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Lake Tekapo's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August96mm average rain
August is one of Lake Tekapo's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August4.7 hours average sun
August is below Lake Tekapo's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
August29 weather score
August is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.